Candidates

David M. Anderson

Bachelor of Science, business administration, University of Nebraska at Omaha; Master of Business Administration, University of Arizona; certified public accountant

Family

Married, one child

Faith

Lutheran

Key issue

The most important issues facing the Millard Public Schools are: Finances — Continuing to provide taxpayers with a great return on their tax investment, through diverse and engaging programs with continuing student achievement. Teacher recruitment and retention — Attracting and keeping great staff. Career and college readiness preparation — Offering valuable diverse curriculum offerings that get kids ready for college or career. Social, emotional and behavioral health — The ability to provide programs that benefit the whole person or student. Early childhood programs — Kids need a solid foundation and start. Early childhood programs are critical to successful student learning. Community partnerships are critical for student and community success.

Stacy Jolley

Incumbent

Age

45

Party

Democratic

Home

Omaha

Public offices held

Millard school board since February

Education

Bachelor of Science, business administration, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; study abroad, Oxford University

Family

Married, three children

Faith

Lutheran

Key issue

The most important issue facing the Millard schools is maintaining our programs of excellence in the face of uncertain state funding. Last year, 63 percent of our voters said they believe in our schools and they trust our current board to manage their tax dollars responsibly. We must fulfill our commitment both to students and taxpayers. We believe that all people can learn; our graduates must be career and college ready, and able to succeed, wherever life takes them. #BeKind is just one way that we are addressing the social/emotional needs of our students. Mental/behavioral health must remain a strong focus.

Bachelor of Science, political science, University of Nebraska at Omaha; Juris Doctor, Creighton University School of Law

Family

Married, two children

Faith

Catholic

Key issue

Millard is at a crossroads. Over the past two decades the board of education has worked with the administration to improve academic achievement by instituting many quality programs. These include Early College, International Baccalaureate, Career Academies, and AP and ACT Culture initiatives. Needless to say, our results have been phenomenal. The challenge for the board is to keep these initiatives intact during tough economic times and to keep our budget affordable for the taxpayer. In that regard, we have been successful. Therefore, it is important for Millard to have experienced, fiscally prudent board members that will continue Millard schools’ success.

(1) Build creative funding through strategic community partnerships. (2) Create specialized learning programs for learning disabilities, mental health and suicide prevention. Expand early screening, build the expertise of educators to recognize early signs, barriers to success and ways to help children. Improve and educate parents and students on the accommodation process under IDEA, 504, Civil Rights Act and FERPA. Lastly, create supportive classrooms, focus on social and emotional learning, and rethink professional development. (3) Build partnerships between all stakeholders to increase communication, diversity and inclusion. Diversity is not just about race. It means bringing new energy, fresh talent, diversity of thought and adjusting to organizational change.

Voter info

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Registration questions

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Important dates

Oct. 1: First day for early voting ballots to be mailed.
Oct. 9: First day to vote early in person at election commission office.
Oct. 19: Deadline to register to vote online, by mail, at agencies, at the DMV office, by deputy registrar or by registration form that’s delivered to the election office by someone other than the person registering
Oct. 26: Deadline for in-person voter registration at election commission office, 6 p.m. Deadline for early voting ballots to be requested to be mailed to a specific address, 6 p.m. Deadline for write-in candidates to file notarized affidavit and filing fee with filing officer.
Nov. 5: Deadline for in-person early voting at election commission office, 5 p.m. (Sarpy County office closes at 4:45 p.m.)
Nov. 6: Election Day! Polls open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. 7 p.m.: Deadline for agent to pick up early voting ballot. 8 p.m.: Deadline to return early voting ballot to election commission office or drop box location
Nov. 13: Deadline for verification of provisional ballots

Here are the Douglas County drop box locations, opening in early October: